About this property

Surrounded by lovely, secluded, landscaped gardens backing on to the golf course and situated on one of the most sought-after private roads in the area, an attractive, detached house with potential to create a stunning family home (STPP).

Adjoining the golf course and surrounded by lovely, landscaped gardens in a wide and generous plot, an attractive, detached house in the neo classical style believed to date from the late 1960s. In a prime position on a prestigious private road in Shirley Hills, the house has exterior elevations of mellow brick, under a pitched tiled roof with multi-pane sash windows and external shutters. Coming to the market for the first time in over thirty years, the present property has accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to approximately 3116 square feet with an adjoining garage of 423 square feet. There is a quiet elegance within the house and a wonderful prospect over the gardens from many of the primary rooms through the large windows. From the entrance hall, there are steps up to the reception hall which has polished timber flooring leading through a pair of panelled, double doors opening to the triple aspect reception room where there are elegant seating and dining areas and sliding doors to the gardens, as well as a door to the sitting/TV room. The kitchen is connected to the hall and sitting room and fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinetry and integrated appliances. An inner hall leads to laundry and boot rooms and on to a family room, whilst the study has fitted storage. A curved, easy rising staircase leads to the wide landing where there is a sitting area and four bedrooms, supported by three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite. The principal bedroom has a walk-in dressing room as well as an en-suite bathroom and access to a large, private roof terrace. The three further bedrooms each have fitted storage and one has an en-suite shower room.
The house is now in need of a measure of updating and refurbishment and has wonderful potential – subject to all required planning controls – for a new owner to extend or replace, thereby creating a stunning residence for the twenty-first century in a premier location.

Outside
The delightfully secluded grounds extend to approximately one and a half acres. Approached by a sweeping drive with a large parking and turning area in front of the garaging, the property offers a high degree of seclusion being enclosed by mixed hedgerows and mature trees including the tall indigenous pines and specimen varieties, shrubs such as rhododendrons and azaleas, large expanses of level lawn and well stocked flower beds, as well as a pretty pond. There is a summer house with a large workshop/storage area attached, a Kota cabin with seating and terracing adjoining the house, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Situation
Bishops Walk is a private road set within the prestigious Shirley Hills, so called because historically bishops took this path from Addington Palace to Croydon, when the palace was occupied by Archbishops of Canterbury. Surrounded by pine woodland, this location is perfectly situated for access to an excellent selection of state and private schools at both primary and secondary levels. Convenient too for commuting and for Gatwick Airport the tram line connects from nearby at Coombe Lane to East Croydon main line rail station, which in turn has fast rail connections into London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. There are local schools in both the state and private sectors including Whitgift, Trinity, Royal Russell, Coloma and Croydon High.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services; Warm air heating.
Agent’s Note: Private road charges approximately £450 PA.
Local Authority: Croydon Borough Council. Council Tax Band H

Fabulous position within a sought after private estate

Detached house extending to 3116 square feet

Lovely landscaped gardens of approximately 1.4 acres

Adjoining the golf course

Exciting opportunity to create a substantial family home STPP.

Additional information

• Fabulous position within a sought after private estate
• Detached house extending to 3116 square feet
• Lovely landscaped gardens of approximately 1.4 acres
• Adjoining the golf course
• Exciting opportunity to create a substantial family home STPP.

Key information

Council Tax Band: 7

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate